Disasters

June 10, 2011 8:55 AM

Today is last day Mpls. will pick up tornado debris

Officials in Minneapolis say Friday is the last day city crews will be out picking up debris from trees downed by spring storms like the May 22 tornado.

by Tim Nelson

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June 10, 2011 7:58 AM

Toddler dies after chiropractor table lowers onto him

An 18-month-old Moundsview boy who died after an incident at a Shoreview chiropractic office was gravely injured when he got caught under a mechanical chiropractor's examination table, authorities said Friday.

by Tim Nelson and Elizabeth Dunbar

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June 10, 2011 7:01 AM

Tickets available for north Mpls. tornado benefit

Tickets are still available for this weekend's benefit concert to raise money for north Minneapolis tornado recovery.

by Jessica Mador

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June 10, 2011 6:37 AM

Amtrak Empire Builder line still disrupted

Flooding-related problems in North Dakota continue to disrupt Amtrak passenger rail service between Minnesota and the Pacific Northwest.

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June 9, 2011 3:44 PM

FBI confirms man allegedly behind Somali suicide bombing as Minn. man

The FBI confirmed today that a Twin Cities man was one of two suicide bombers who staged an attack in Somalia's capital city last week.

by Laura Yuen

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June 9, 2011 3:00 AM

Federal disaster aid good news, but housing challenges remain for north Mpls.

With so many vacant and foreclosed homes already in the area, officials want to make sure that damaged properties don't end up abandoned.

by Jessica Mador

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June 8, 2011 12:38 PM

Wolf shot and killed after escaping at Minnesota Zoo

A Mexican gray wolf was shot and killed at the Minnesota Zoo on Wednesday after it escaped through a hole in the fence and appeared on the walking path for visitors.

by Elizabeth Dunbar

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June 8, 2011 10:04 AM

Soudan underground mine remains closed to tours

Officials say it's unlikely the mine at Soudan Underground Mine State Park will reopen for tours this year after last winter's fire. But they say there's still plenty to do at the park and its new sister state park on Lake Vermilion.